Temporary Costing Analyst

Job Title: Temporary Costing Analyst Start Date: 2026-08-06 - 2026-09-05 Vacancy Type: Temp JHB008130 Sectors: Finance Location: Gauteng , Alrode / Wadeville Salary: Brief: Temporary Cost Analyst (Project Role) Location: Alrode, Gauteng Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to join their Operations Finance team on a temporary contract to support a strategic manufacturing costing standardisation project. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing costing experience who enjoys analysing data, engaging with operational teams and driving process improvements. Detail: Key Responsibilities Gather, validate and analyse manufacturing, engineering and operational data. Develop and maintain manufacturing costing models. Analyse labour, machine, material and overhead cost drivers. Extract, cleanse, reconcile and validate large volumes of operational data. Support the calculation and implementation of standard costing methodologies. Investigate cost variances and recommend improvements to costing accuracy. Work closely with Plant Managers, Production, Engineering and Finance teams. Review manufacturing processes and routing structures. Support data collection, testing and implementation activities throughout the project. Prepare analytical reports, dashboards and presentations for stakeholders. Document costing methodologies and maintain project trackers. Minimum Requirements Relevant Bachelor's Degree, National Diploma or equivalent qualification in: Finance Cost & Management Accounting Industrial Engineering Operations Management Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong experience in manufacturing costing and cost accounting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables and advanced data analysis). Experience analysing large datasets. SAP ERP experience, particularly within manufacturing, finance or costing modules. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly analytical and comfortable working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. You will be proactive, able to identify opportunities for process improvement, and confident translating complex operational data into meaningful business insights. Contract Details Temporary project-based contract Based in Alrode, Gauteng Immediate availability will be advantageous. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. show more... For more information please contact: Juliet Auret Apply